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Noosa QLD
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November 2003
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information about 18rgu
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Mon, 24 November 2003 07:34
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i recently purchased a 18r-gu with the w50 gearbox behind it to put into my 1990 toyota hilux. it currently has twin side drift solex carbies, bored 40thou internals, electronic ignition, and forged pistons im after information regard the performance line of these as i am currently having a bit of trouble getting the motor in but with a bit of customizing the shell and mounts its should be ok. Prior to the half finished conversion i knew nothing about the new motor but the second a tell anyone they act like its a big deal and i was just interested about what all the fuss is about thanks mate
regards
Dale
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Newcastle
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May 2002
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Re: information about 18rgu
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Mon, 24 November 2003 18:52
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I don't even think an 18RG would be legal in a 1990 model car due to it's age. I would be selling it and buying a 1G variant.
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Re: information about 18rgu
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Tue, 25 November 2003 00:00
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The 18RG is a nice motor and a great replacement over the 18R in RA23/28/40 model Celica's. In standard spec the RG is rated at 130 to 145 bhp depending on the version, and with your spec's i would guess you would be somewhere near the top end of that range. It's a good increase above the standard 88bhp that an 18R makes. But I agree that a 1G GTE/GZE would be a bigger improvement.
Cheers,
Mitch.
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Toymods Social Secretary
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Sydney
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July 2002
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Re: information about 18rgu
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Tue, 25 November 2003 00:08
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i also will reitterate what someone else just said...
the 18R-G motor (of any kind) is older than your car, thus it's not legal to be put in there (without you having to get the motor to pass 1990 emission laws/test ie. expensive and near impossible)
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Re: information about 18rgu
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Tue, 25 November 2003 00:20
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I would agree with this is every other State except WA. I don't know what engine is standard in a 1990 Hilux, but if its a 21R then going 'down' to fit an 18RG is not considered a problem here in this State.
Mitch.
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Location:
Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: information about 18rgu
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Tue, 25 November 2003 02:48
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Unfortunately the dude is from Qld, which means the conversion simply won't be legal. That means he'll effectively be driving around in an unregistered, uninsured vehicle, and if the EPA catches you doing this, prepare for the biggest arse-reaming of your life!
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Location:
Noosa QLD
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November 2003
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Re: information about 18rgu
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Tue, 25 November 2003 10:29
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thanks guys i wasnt sure what the go was with the rego authorities till today so i have put the motor up for sale im looking into the 1g??? option so any ideas at the moment my ute has a 1.8L 2Y in it but they origionally came out with 2Y and the 22R which is the 2.4L version. so the motors on the market if anyones interested. i only origionally purchased the motor 4 the box behind it W50 so im happy now i need a decent motor to put infront of it ha
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Location:
Newcastle
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May 2002
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Re: information about 18rgu
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Tue, 25 November 2003 10:38
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How about a 1UZFE 4 litre quad cam V8?
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Location:
Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: information about 18rgu
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Tue, 25 November 2003 12:30
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Both the 1UZ and 1G have been done in late-model Hilux's. Try doing a search, you're bound to find plenty of info. 
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